Dust, bird fouling and salt haze from Gulf St Vincent reduce Adelaide panel output by up to 25%. Our 0 PPM pure water system restores rated performance — no chemicals, no scratches, warranty-safe.
Adelaide's dust, pollen, bird droppings and salt spray are hard on solar panels. We clean every surface that blocks sunlight from reaching your cells.
From standard rooftop systems to larger residential arrays. Pure water clean restores full light transmission to every cell.
Larger commercial systems cleaned efficiently. Scheduled maintenance programmes available to keep output maximised year-round.
Bird droppings are one of the worst causes of output loss — a small drop on a cell can shadow the whole string. We remove every trace.
Adelaide's northerly winds carry red dust from the outback. After dry spells, panels can be coated in a light film that steadily cuts output.
Coastal Adelaide properties — Glenelg, Brighton, Semaphore — deal with ongoing salt deposition that etches into glass if left untreated.
While cleaning we check for cracked cells, damaged frames, loose wiring or shading issues — and report anything that warrants attention.
Most solar panel manufacturers specify pure water as the correct cleaning method. Tap water leaves mineral deposits on the glass — the same calcium and silica that cause streaks on windows. Over time, these deposits accumulate and reduce light transmission.
Our system filters water to 0 parts per million using reverse osmosis and deionisation. Pure water is chemically hungry — it lifts dirt particles off the panel surface and carries them away as it drains. Because there's nothing in the water, nothing is left behind when it dries.
No detergents. No abrasives. No pressure washing. Nothing that can void your warranty or damage the anti-reflective coating on your panels.
We quote based on your system size and roof configuration. No surprises — the price we quote is the price you pay.
We check panels for obvious damage, hot spots or shading issues before we start — and note anything you should be aware of.
Every panel is cleaned from the ground using a water-fed pole with a soft brush and filtered water. No ladders on your roof. No harsh chemicals.
We confirm all panels are clean and note any maintenance concerns found during the clean. You'll have full visibility of your system's condition.
Research by CSIRO and Australian solar installers consistently shows soiled panels lose 15–25% of their rated output. Adelaide's conditions accelerate soiling faster than many other cities — summer northerlies carry fine red dust across the metro area, coastal suburbs accumulate salt haze from Gulf St Vincent, and gum trees deposit sticky sap and pollen. A typical 6.6 kW Adelaide system generating around 27 kWh per day loses 4–7 kWh daily when panels are moderately soiled, translating to a meaningful annual reduction in feed-in credits or self-consumption savings.
Most Adelaide residential properties benefit from one or two professional cleans per year. Coastal suburbs — Henley Beach, Semaphore, Brighton, Christies Beach — accumulate salt film year-round and typically need cleaning every six months. Properties in leafy eastern suburbs such as Burnside, Stirling and Aldgate experience heavy gum leaf, pollen and bird fouling between March and June and benefit from an annual clean in autumn. Homes near main roads or construction zones should check panels every three to four months. Commercial systems are typically serviced quarterly given the dollar value of a 10% output reduction at scale.
We use a pure water fed-pole system. Tap water passes through a multi-stage reverse osmosis membrane then through a deionisation resin column until total dissolved solids reach zero parts per million. At 0 PPM, the water has no minerals that can leave deposits as it evaporates, so panels dry completely streak-free without wiping. Water is delivered through a soft brush on a carbon-fibre pole — no abrasive pads, no squeegees, no high-pressure jets and no detergents that could damage anti-reflective coatings or void your warranty.
No. Our pure water method is specifically designed to be compatible with manufacturer warranties. Most panel warranties from LG, REC, Jinko, Canadian Solar, SunPower and Trina require cleaning with water only — no detergents, no abrasive tools and no high-pressure washing. Our 0 PPM fed-pole system meets all of these requirements. We do not use chamois or squeegees that can scratch anti-reflective coatings. If your inverter monitoring shows a persistent output drop from a specific panel after cleaning, we will note it so you can report it under the performance warranty.
Yes. Our carbon-fibre fed-pole system extends to reach most single-storey and two-storey Adelaide roofs safely from the ground or a secured roof position. For panels at unusually steep pitches — common on heritage homes in Norwood, Unley and Burnside — or on higher commercial buildings, we assess access requirements at booking and bring the right equipment. We do not walk across panel arrays, and we carry full public liability insurance regardless of roof height or pitch.
Yes. Adelaide Clean Co carries full public liability insurance covering all solar panel cleaning work across Greater Adelaide. Our pure water method is non-destructive by design — no chemicals, no high pressure and no abrasive materials. Before we start we conduct a visual inspection and photograph any pre-existing cracks, delamination or discolouration so you have a timestamped record if a warranty claim ever becomes relevant.
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Free, no-obligation quote. Most jobs booked within the week — every day with dirty panels is money left on the table.